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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.68, 1,755.26 and 774.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.68, 1,755.26 and 774.48 is: 1,068.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.68 : 1,755.26 = 774.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.68/1,755.26 = 774.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.68x = 1,755.26 × 774.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.68x = 1,359,413.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,413.76/1,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.99

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